The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD +0.21%) yields about 3.3% right now. That’s modestly below its long-term average, and I don’t think that will last for long. I expect the yield to climb back above 3.5% within the next year or sooner. Since the beginning of 2023, this exchange-traded fund (ETF) has spent the […]
Institutional investments in India’s real estate sector remained resilient during Q2 2026, reaching $1.9 billion, registering a 16% increase quarter-on-quarter (QoQ), according to Cushman & Wakefield’s Q2 2026 Capital Marketbeat report. While investment activity moderated 7% year-on year (YoY), the overall market continued to witness consistent deployment, supported by strong participation from domestic investors […]
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Shawbrook has cut rates across its commercial and semi-commercial mortgage range by up to 35bps. The lender has also trimmed rates by up to 50bps on its commercial trading mortgage range on selected two-, three- and five-year products aimed at owner-occupiers and trading businesses wanting to buy or refinance. Shawbrook director of real estate proposition […]
The price of crude oil futures are settling at $84.91. That is up $1.68 or 2.02%. The price has been up six or last seven trading days. On July 2, the low price for the cycle was reached at $67.04. Since then the price is up 25.48%. The AAA price of a gallon of gas […]
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A landlord trio secured more than $200 million in fresh debt following the renovation of their 19-story Midtown South office building. PGIM, Tribeca Investment Group and Meadow Partners landed a $228.9 million loan to refinance 295 Fifth Avenue, otherwise known as the Textile Building, the Commercial Observer reported. Rialto Capital Management and Hines issued the […]
James Patten leaving U.S. District Court in Camden, NJ after his sentencing hearing on July 21st, 2026. Dan Mangan | CNBC James Patten, who played a key role in the brazen stock manipulation scheme that led to a publicly traded company that owned a small, money-losing New Jersey deli having a market capitalization of $100 […]
The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) industry is no longer just a collection of futuristic concepts. Several companies now have aircraft in advanced testing, regulators are actively working toward certification, and commercial launches are beginning to take shape. Of course, that doesn’t mean every eVTOL stock deserves a place in your portfolio. But if […]
Home prices rose 0.3% in June, tied with May for the fastest growth since the start of 2026. Prices rose 3% on a year-over-year basis–the fastest growth rate in 10 months. Prices rose in 30 major metros month over month, with the biggest increases in Columbus (1.2%), Miami (1.1%) and Cincinnati (1%). This is based […]